uncrown
Americanverb (used with object)
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to deprive or divest of a crown.
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to reduce from dignity or preeminence.
Etymology
Origin of uncrown
First recorded in 1250–1300, uncrown is from the Middle English word uncrounen. See un- 2, crown
Example Sentences
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He, more incens'd against your Majesty Than all the rest, discharg'd me with these words: 'Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong; And therefore I'll uncrown him ere't be long.'
From King Henry VI, Part 3 by Shakespeare, William
Yes, Jonathan went into the woods to uncrown himself! to empty himself for his friend!
From Sermons on Biblical Characters by Chappell, Clovis G.
He, more incens'd against your majesty Than all the rest, discharg'd me with these words: 'Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong, And therefore I'll uncrown him ere 't be long.'
From King Henry VI, Part 3 by Shakespeare, William
So it is with all the holy things of God: if I dethrone them they will uncrown me.
From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry
And now is cleans'd enough the flood, Which since runs cleare as doth thy blood; Of the wet pearls uncrown thy hair, And mantle thee with ermin air.
From The Lucasta Poems by Lovelace, Richard
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